Ball State fired coach Mike Neu on Saturday, ending the previous Cardinals quarterback’s tenure on the faculty with two video games left in his ninth season.
Ball State is 3-7 this yr following an time beyond regulation loss to Buffalo on Tuesday, and Neu was 40-63 general at his alma mater. He led the Cardinals to back-to-back bowl appearances in 2020 and ’21, successful the Mid-American Convention within the pandemic-shortened season of 2020 and ending 7-1 and ranked No. 23 within the AP ballot.
That was Neu’s solely successful season at Ball State.
Neu had one yr left on a contract extension he acquired after the 2021 season, when the Cardinals completed 6-7 with a loss within the Camellia Bowl to Georgia State.
“Coach Neu has poured his coronary heart into the Ball State soccer program,” athletic director Jeff Mitchel mentioned in a press release. “I commend him for his professionalism and the optimistic staff tradition he has constructed. His efforts have vastly impacted the lives of tons of of younger males. He has represented the Ball State model with integrity and sophistication, and I want him effectively in future pursuits.”
In response to USA Right now’s coach wage database, Neu made $705,000 final season. Offensive line coach Colin Johnson, who can also be a Ball State alum, will function interim head coach for Ball State’s remaining video games in opposition to Bowling Inexperienced at house subsequent Saturday and at Ohio on Thanksgiving weekend.
Neu performed for Ball State from 1990-93, main the Cardinals to a MAC championship in 1993. He was inducted into the college’s Corridor of Fame in 2004.
Some potential candidates to exchange Neu embody Penn State particular groups coordinator Justin Lustig, Notre Dame working backs coach Deland McCullough, Ole Miss extensive receivers coach George McDonald, Boise State co-defensive coordinator Tyler Stockton and Kansas co-offensive coordinator Jim Zebrowski.
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